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Breaking Ground for IFRS - UpdatedMarch 05, 2010In the coming weeks the Securities and Exchange Commission is expected to announce next steps as a follow-up to the proposed “IFRS Roadmap” that was issued in late 2008. Knowing that market and regulatory signals can change quickly, many leaders are deepening their knowledge of IFRS issues, developing proficiency in the technical aspects, and engaging management on key questions today. With insightful discussion, the board and audit committee can help frame the company’s IFRS strategy and begin to break new ground.
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Which Committee Members Spend the Most Time in Meetings? February 25, 2010Audit committees spend more hours in meetings than other committees do, according to the 2009
Corporate Board Member/PricewaterhouseCoopers What Directors Think study. While that is not surprising, some may be surprised to see...
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Audit Committees and Boards Scrutinize Risk Processes, Oversight Roles After Downturn February 10, 2010As companies search for a path to growth and corporate board members express doubt that the U.S. economy can return to pre-crisis growth in the near-term, boards are putting their more immediate focus on risk management as they refine their oversight processes, according to new research by the Audit Committee Institute (ACI) of KPMG.
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10 To-Dos for the Audit Committee First Quarter 2009Your time is already stretched if you’re a member of what may still be any board’s busiest committee—particularly if you’ve been letting compliance issues unduly dominate your meetings. Here’s how KPMG’s Audit Committee Institute suggests you prioritize the hours available to you.